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as in fell
to decline gradually from a standard level
the store's quality of service began to slip after the new owners took over
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as in stumbled
to go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily
be careful not to slip on the spilled oil
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as in snuck
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
casually slipped it into the conversation
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as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
jumped into the car and slipped behind the wheel
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as in shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
periodically crabs slip their shells and grow new ones
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Recent Examples of slipped
The e-commerce stock slipped 3% following a downgrade to underperform from hold at Jefferies.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The National Team appeared to buy their favorite ETFs, as the Mainland market slipped into the mid-day lunch break.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Early in the third quarter Wilson caught a 42-yard pass when Ramsey slipped and fell.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Mission slipped into 2025 because ULA needed more Vulcan rocket hardware beyond Cert-2 and the two USSF missions that took priority over the Dream Chaser flight.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
After he, Kaitlyn and Kyle barely got past the private contractors running security, Byron slipped Parblo a pistol with which to execute his sibling with a bullet up into his skull.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
While rabid Swift fans were excited about the coffee table book, The Eras Tour Book reviews did note a lot of typos slipped through the production process.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
But before her colleagues could respond, the unidentified orca and its fish hat had slipped below the surface.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
And Yoon was already in political hot water – his approval ratings slipped below 20% last week, and his party, People Power, badly lost an April parliamentary election, with opposition parties taking around two thirds of the body's seats.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The National Team appeared to buy their favorite ETFs, as the Mainland market slipped into the mid-day lunch break.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Early in the third quarter Wilson caught a 42-yard pass when Ramsey slipped and fell.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Mission slipped into 2025 because ULA needed more Vulcan rocket hardware beyond Cert-2 and the two USSF missions that took priority over the Dream Chaser flight.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
After he, Kaitlyn and Kyle barely got past the private contractors running security, Byron slipped Parblo a pistol with which to execute his sibling with a bullet up into his skull.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
While rabid Swift fans were excited about the coffee table book, The Eras Tour Book reviews did note a lot of typos slipped through the production process.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
But before her colleagues could respond, the unidentified orca and its fish hat had slipped below the surface.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
And Yoon was already in political hot water – his approval ratings slipped below 20% last week, and his party, People Power, badly lost an April parliamentary election, with opposition parties taking around two thirds of the body's seats.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slipped
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President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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This discovery sheds light on the lives—and deaths—of at least 28 enslaved individuals who lived and labored on the Tennessee estate.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Several factors affect how long hair grows and can remain on your head until it is shed.Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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This week, though, could feel like you’ve been tripped by the universe.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Although quarterback Jared Goff tripped during the handoff exchange with running back David Montgomery, the Lions still managed to put Lions kicker Jake Bates in position for a 35-yard field goal attempt.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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These attackers infiltrated the platform’s databases, accessing usernames, email addresses and private chat logs.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Israel accuses the agency of allowing itself to be infiltrated by Hamas — allegations denied by the United Nations.Wafaa Shurafa and Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kate Winslet snuck into the best drama actress category as the sole nominee from Roadside’s Lee.Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Longhorns will take on Clemson, the ACC champion and only three-loss team in the field that snuck into the playoff thanks to a massive upset by Syracuse over Miami on November 30 and a clutch 56-yard field goal as time expired to top SMU in the conference championship game.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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Fans should keep their eyes peeled for the Glenfinnan viaduct, the 21-arched overpass seen in the film.Diana Pearl, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Black Friday is one of the best days of the year to score deals on nearly every type of item, but many Americans have their eyes peeled for specific streaming savings.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Mangione's profile on X shows a background image of an X-ray with what appears to be screws and plates inserted in a lower back.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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One of the photos on his X account is an X-ray of a spine with four large screws inserted.Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Previous finds in the region, which included pottery fragments, were insufficient to prove settlement as they could have been discarded during travel, according to a report in history website Archaeology News.Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
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Officers believe the murder suspect immediately biked into Central Park after the killing and discarded evidence.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Slipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slipped. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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